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1993 Ford Granada: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Ford Granada first registered in 1993: we looked at the 182 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 182 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

182MOTs of 1993 cars, done in 2023–2025
67%pass first time (all 1993 cars: 68%)
3,400typical miles a year
2.4×the usual rate for brake discs

What goes wrong more than usual on a 1993 Ford Granada?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 1993 Ford Granada than on all cars registered in 1993.

  • Brake discs2.4× usual
    Ford Granada
    16.5% All 1993 cars
    7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.6%, against 0.5% of all 1993 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

Common 1993 Ford Granada MOT failures and advisories

The share of 1993 Ford Granada MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    38% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    33% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    27% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Lights and electrics
    22% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    16% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Tyres
    15% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 1993 Ford Granada

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 2.4× as often on the 1993 Ford Granada as on other cars the same age.)
  2. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Ford Granada compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
1995–Too few tests
1994200Brakes 32%
1992132Brakes 27%
1991124Brakes 37%
1990117Oil and fluid leaks 32%
1989–Too few tests
1988–Too few tests
1987–Too few tests
1986–Too few tests
1985–Too few tests
1984–Too few tests
1983–Too few tests
1982–Too few tests
1981–Too few tests
1980–Too few tests
1979–Too few tests
1978–Too few tests
1977–Too few tests
1976–Too few tests
1975–Too few tests
1974–Too few tests
1973–Too few tests
1972–Too few tests

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Ford Granada cars first registered in 1993. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score